Kanick Lewis was a corporal for the U.S. Army during WWII. (Source: Marie Waxel, KSLA News 12)

With much of the "Greatest Generation" now in their late 80s and 90s, hundreds of these veterans are dying every day, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. As the U.S. works to honor their legacy and share their stories we strive to do the same at KSLA.

With much of the "Greatest Generation" now in their late 80s and 90s, hundreds of these veterans are dying every day, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. As the U.S. works to honor their legacy and share their stories we strive to do the same at KSLA.

Elizabeth Davis, 22, will 1 of 15 selected for Naval OCS to begin on August 27th/Source: KSLA News 12

Elizabeth Davis, 22, is one out of just over a dozen candidates nationwide, to attend the Naval Officer Candidate School (OCS). The 22-year-old LSUS graduate, will turn the page and embark on her new chapter on August 27th when she reports for school in Newport, Rhode Island.

Elizabeth Davis, 22, is one out of just over a dozen candidates nationwide, to attend the Naval Officer Candidate School (OCS). The 22-year-old LSUS graduate, will turn the page and embark on her new chapter on August 27th when she reports for school in Newport, Rhode Island.

Boomer’s Sports Lounge will host a fundraiser Saturday, August 19, from 4 pm - 8 pm for the Women Veterans of the ArkLaTex. The women's organization is working to raise money for a female veterans monument to eventually be erected at the Bossier Civic Center.

Boomer’s Sports Lounge will host a fundraiser Saturday, August 19, from 4 pm - 8 pm for the Women Veterans of the ArkLaTex. The women's organization is working to raise money for a female veterans monument to eventually be erected at the Bossier Civic Center.

A Barksdale airman is named among select group for the 2016 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Award and the Nuclear & Missile Operations Award. The Nuclear Deterrence Operations Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments of airmen contributing to nuclear deterrence operations.

A Barksdale airman is named among select group for the 2016 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Award and the Nuclear & Missile Operations Award. The Nuclear Deterrence Operations Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments of airmen contributing to nuclear deterrence operations.

Barksdale Air Force Base has launched a new app as part of its social networking initiative in hopes of better integrating airmen and their families with the surrounding community. (Source: Marie Waxel/KSLA News 12)

Facebook, Twitter, even Instagram. It's no secret that Barksdale Air Force Base has a strong social media presence. Now the installation has a new app as part of its social networking initiative in hopes of better integrating airmen and their families with the local community.

Facebook, Twitter, even Instagram. It's no secret that Barksdale Air Force Base has a strong social media presence. Now the installation has a new app as part of its social networking initiative in hopes of better integrating airmen and their families with the local community.

A multi-service women's group is making plans to erect a life-sized statue in Bossier City to honor women veterans. They hope the statue will encourage people of all ages to learn more about our military's female trailblazers, those currently serving, and those who will serve in the future.

A multi-service women's group is making plans to erect a life-sized statue in Bossier City to honor women veterans. They hope the statue will encourage people of all ages to learn more about our military's female trailblazers, those currently serving, and those who will serve in the future.

It's a common sight to see B-52s flying over Shreveport-Bossier, but what you don't see are the men and women behind the scenes, putting their skills and creativity to the test, to keep these birds in service.

It's a common sight to see B-52s flying over Shreveport-Bossier, but what you don't see are the men and women behind the scenes, putting their skills and creativity to the test, to keep these birds in service.

Tiger Rock Martial Arts teaches free back to school seminar on how to deal with bullies (Source: Tiger Rock Facebook Page)

Tiger Rock Martial Arts in Shreveport and Monroe is holding free training seminars to help kids learn how to cope with bullies. The training is not only focused on the physical response but also teaches kids to learn verbal skills to avoid conflict.

Tiger Rock Martial Arts in Shreveport and Monroe is holding free training seminars to help kids learn how to cope with bullies. The training is not only focused on the physical response but also teaches kids to learn verbal skills to avoid conflict.

Hunter Dunn recently learned how to skip. It was task that took some time after he was diagnosed with spina bifida when his mother, Donna, was 21 weeks pregnant. Most tasks have been daunting for Hunter. He's endured 19 surgeries and has learned to walk again three different times.

Hunter Dunn recently learned how to skip. It was task that took some time after he was diagnosed with spina bifida when his mother, Donna, was 21 weeks pregnant. Most tasks have been daunting for Hunter. He's endured 19 surgeries and has learned to walk again three different times.

Kanick Lewis was a corporal for the U.S. Army during WWII. (Source: Marie Waxel, KSLA News 12)

With much of the "Greatest Generation" now in their late 80s and 90s, hundreds of these veterans are dying every day, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. As the U.S. works to honor their legacy and share their stories we strive to do the same at KSLA.

With much of the "Greatest Generation" now in their late 80s and 90s, hundreds of these veterans are dying every day, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. As the U.S. works to honor their legacy and share their stories we strive to do the same at KSLA.

Kids who've been targeted for bullying may be experiencing more anxiety than others as they embark on a new school year. Some school leaders are encouraging those students to build confidence by looking at the new year as a fresh start.

Kids who've been targeted for bullying may be experiencing more anxiety than others as they embark on a new school year. Some school leaders are encouraging those students to build confidence by looking at the new year as a fresh start.

Elizabeth Davis, 22, will 1 of 15 selected for Naval OCS to begin on August 27th/Source: KSLA News 12

Elizabeth Davis, 22, is one out of just over a dozen candidates nationwide, to attend the Naval Officer Candidate School (OCS). The 22-year-old LSUS graduate, will turn the page and embark on her new chapter on August 27th when she reports for school in Newport, Rhode Island.

Elizabeth Davis, 22, is one out of just over a dozen candidates nationwide, to attend the Naval Officer Candidate School (OCS). The 22-year-old LSUS graduate, will turn the page and embark on her new chapter on August 27th when she reports for school in Newport, Rhode Island.

Boomer’s Sports Lounge will host a fundraiser Saturday, August 19, from 4 pm - 8 pm for the Women Veterans of the ArkLaTex. The women's organization is working to raise money for a female veterans monument to eventually be erected at the Bossier Civic Center.

Boomer’s Sports Lounge will host a fundraiser Saturday, August 19, from 4 pm - 8 pm for the Women Veterans of the ArkLaTex. The women's organization is working to raise money for a female veterans monument to eventually be erected at the Bossier Civic Center.

It sounds just like the plot line of a television show- a woman naked and afraid, lost in remote woods. But Lisa Theris’ journey back to civilization was real life and a real struggle that lasted a month in Bullock County.

It sounds just like the plot line of a television show- a woman naked and afraid, lost in remote woods. But Lisa Theris’ journey back to civilization was real life and a real struggle that lasted a month in Bullock County.